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Toyota KlugerSubaru OutbackVolkswagen Tiguan
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2000-2007
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Kluger 2.4S Four / Kluger Hybrid G-Package
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline / 2.0 TDI 4MOTION / Allspace 7-Seater
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
11.0 km/L9.1 L/100km combined · about 792 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 899 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,063 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 20,633 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,464 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,643 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm (Petrol) / 4,750 mm (Hybrid)
4,870 mm
4,486 mm (Allspace: 4,701 mm)
Width
1,825 mm
1,875 mm
1,839 mm
Height
1,680 mm – 1,735 mm
1,675 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,745 mm
2,681 mm (Allspace: 2,787 mm)
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
201 mm
Boot space
480 L (7-seater mode) / 1,050 L (folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
615 L (5-seater) / 760 L (Allspace 5-seat mode)
Kerb weight
1,590 kg (2.4L FWD) / 1,740 kg (3.0L 4WD) / 1,880 kg (3.3L Hybrid)
1,620 kg
1,490 kg (1,680 kg 4MOTION)
Seats
5 or 7
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.4L 2AZ-FE I4 / 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6 / 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 Hybrid
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.4L CZDA TSI / 2.0L EA888 TSI / 2.0L EA288 TDI Diesel
Power
160 hp (2.4L) / 220 hp (3.0L V6) / 272 hp combined (3.3L Hybrid)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
150 hp (1.4T) / 190 hp (2.0T) / 150–190 hp (2.0 TDI)
Torque
221 Nm (2.4L) / 304 Nm (3.0L V6) / 288 Nm Engine + 333 Nm Motor
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
250 Nm (1.4T) / 320 Nm (2.0T) / 340–400 Nm (2.0 TDI)
Drivetrain
FWD, Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four Electric AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (2.4L) / 8.6 sec (3.0L V6) / 7.4 sec (3.3L Hybrid)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
7.7 sec (2.0T) / 9.2 sec (1.4T) / 8.5 sec (2.0 TDI)
Top speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.0 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 9.4 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 17.8 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
15.5 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
City
8.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 7.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 14.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
12.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 10.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (2.0 TDI)
Highway
12.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 18.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
17.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 15.2 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
Tank size
72 L (Petrol) / 65 L (Hybrid)
63 L
58 L (FWD) / 60 L (4MOTION)
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km (2.4L) / 246 g/km (3.0L V6) / 148 g/km (3.3L Hybrid)
161 g/km
149 g/km (1.4T) / 129 g/km (2.0 TDI)
At a glance
Model
Toyota Kluger V / Kluger L / Kluger Hybrid (MCU20 / ACU20 / MHU28 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Toyota Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace (Mk2 Series)
Production years
2000–2007
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Compact / 7-Seater Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
5 or 7 (Allspace)
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II V6)
Petrol
Petrol (TSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,362 cc (2.4L) / 2,994 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,310 cc (3.3L V6 Hybrid)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,395 cc (1.4T) / 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 1,968 cc (2.0L TDI)
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
6/7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
201 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / Australia
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Smooth Camry-based unibody ride: Absorbs highway expansion joints and rough upcountry roads without truck-like body bounce.
- Sub-2.5L KRA tax classification (2.4L): The 2,362 cc engine stays inside KRA's sub-2,500 cc valuation tier.
- Impressive 272 hp V6 Hybrid performance: The 3.3L THS II Hybrid delivers 0–100 km/h in 7.4 seconds with 17.8 km/L economy.
- Proven Toyota spare parts cross-compatibility: Engine and suspension components share high interchangeability with the Toyota Harrier and Camry.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Highly precise German engineering: Excellent chassis rigidity and high-speed highway composure.
- Sub-1,500 cc duty advantage on 1.4T TSI: Sits in KRA's lower customs duty tax valuation category.
- High 201 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough estate roads.
- Optional 7-seater Allspace layout: Provides third-row seating capacity with a huge 760 L trunk floor.
What’s not so good
- Thirsty 3.0L V6 petrol engine: The 1MZ-FE V6 consumes 7–9 km/L in city traffic.
- Dated 4-speed automatic on 2.4L models: Lacks an overdrive 5th gear for optimum highway cruising economy.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import taxes represent a solid investment compared to Japanese crossovers.
- Requires quality synthetic oils: DSG transmission requires fluid service every 60,000 km.